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<\/span>BOA201G2 : Plant Morphology and Anatomy<\/div>
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Course code<\/strong><\/td>\nBOA201G2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course title  <\/strong><\/td>\nPlant Morphology and Anatomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/strong>Hourly breakdown<\/strong><\/td>\n     Theory<\/td>\nPractical<\/td>\nIndependent Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        20           <\/td>\n24<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/strong>Objective\/s:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Provide the fundamentals in morphology of Angiosperms<\/li>\n
  • Impart knowledge on variations in secondary growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Intended learning outcomes:   <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Explain the structure and function of plant tissues<\/li>\n
  • Recall different plant tissues and wood<\/li>\n
  • Discuss the anatomy of lower vascular plants<\/li>\n
  • Distinguish the anatomy of plant parts<\/li>\n
  • Describe the anomalous growth in dicots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Course Contents:<\/strong><\/td>\n

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  • Reproductive morphology and vegetative (stem, root and leaf)<\/li>\n
  • Morphology of plants; Embryogenesis; Apical and lateral meristems<\/li>\n
  • Growth, Characteristic features and functions of simple and compound tissues; Dermal tissues; Trichomes and secretory structures<\/li>\n
  • Secondary growth; Anatomy of wood; Properties used in the identification of wood; Periderm; Anomalous growth in dicots;<\/li>\n
  • Plant fibers and their economic importance<\/li>\n
  • Laboratory exercises and field visits related to above topics. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/strong>Teaching and Learning Methods\/Activities<\/strong><\/td>\nLectures, practical sessions, tutorial discussion, small group      discussions, assignments\/presentations, laboratory visits, field-based studies, E \u2013 Learning and online based teaching.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Evaluation \/Assessment strategy<\/strong><\/td>\n

Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%<\/p>\n

             End of Course    Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

Practical: In-course assessment(s):30%<\/p>\n

             End of Course Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

Overall marks = (3MT+2MP)\/5<\/p>\n

MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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References <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Pandey, B. P. (1998). Plant<\/em> Anatomy<\/em>, 1st Ed. Schand & Company LTD.<\/li>\n
  • Edwin, R., Sekar.T, Sankar, P. and Munusamy, S. (2005). Botany<\/em>, 1st<\/sup> ed. Higher Secondary Second Year, Tamil Nadu Text Book Corporation.<\/li>\n
  • Evert, R. F. (2006). ESAU\u2019S Plant Anatomy<\/em>, 3rd Wiley Inter science, A John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Publication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
    <\/span>BOA202G2 : Plant Systematics<\/div>
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    Course code<\/strong><\/td>\nBOA202G2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Course title  <\/strong><\/td>\nPlant Systematics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/strong>Hourly breakdown<\/strong><\/td>\n     Theory         <\/td>\nPractical<\/td>\nIndependent Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    20<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Objective\/s:   <\/strong><\/td>\n

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    • Provode knowledge on the basic principles of plant systematic and evolutionary history<\/li>\n
    • Impart knowledge on trends in modern systematics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/strong>Intended learning outcomes:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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    • Explain the different types of system of classification<\/li>\n
    • Outline the role of phonetic and molecular characters of plants in Systematics<\/li>\n
    • Demonstrate the method of herbarium preparation and preservation<\/li>\n
    • Compare the selected plant families of Angiosperms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Course Contents:<\/strong><\/td>\n

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    • General definitions, nomenclature of plants; Principles of taxonomy; Taxonomic hierarchy; Phenetics; Cladistics<\/li>\n
    • Different types of taxonomy; Systems of classification; Phylogeny of Angiosperms; Cladograms; Morphological, palynological, anatomical, phytochemical and molecular data; Trends in modern systematics<\/li>\n
    • Role of systematics in biodiversity conservation and Management<\/li>\n
    • Preparati0n of Herbarium specimens: collection of plant specimens, preservation, preparation of herbarium specimen and labeling<\/li>\n
    • Use of keys for identification of flowering plants; Vegetative and floral characteristics of selected plant families of Angiosperms; Laboratory exercises based on above topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/strong>Teaching and Learning Methods\/Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n Lectures, tutorial discussion, laboratory \/ field-based studies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/strong>Evaluation \/Assessment strategy<\/strong><\/td>\nTheory: In-course assessment(s): 30%<\/p>\n

                 End of Course    Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

    Practical: In-course assessment(s):30%<\/p>\n

                 End of Course Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

    Overall marks = (3MT+2MP)\/5<\/p>\n

    MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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     <\/strong>References <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Sing L.G, (2010). Plant Systematics an Integrated approach<\/em>, 3rd ed. Science Publishers<\/li>\n
    • Edwin, R., Sekar.T, Sankar, P. and Munusamy, S. (2005). Botany<\/em>, 1st<\/sup> ed. Higher Secondary Second Year, Tamil Nadu Text Book Corporation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
      <\/span>BOA203G2: Biochemistry<\/div>
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      Course code<\/strong><\/td>\nBOA203G2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Course title  <\/strong><\/td>\nBiochemistry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
       <\/strong>Hourly breakdown<\/strong><\/td>\n     Theory<\/td>\n  Practical       <\/td>\nIndependent Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
             20<\/td>\n       24             <\/td>\n56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
       <\/strong>Objective\/s:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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      • Provide knowledge on structure and classification of enzymes<\/li>\n
      • Impart knowledge on catabolic and anabolic pathways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
       <\/strong>Intended learning outcomes:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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      • Explain different techniques in biochemistry<\/li>\n
      • Recall the mechanism of enzymes catalysis<\/li>\n
      • Describe the various metabolic pathways in plants<\/li>\n
      • Apply basic techniques in enzymology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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      Course Contents:<\/strong><\/td>\n

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      • Enzymes as biological catalysts: the structure and classification of enzymes.<\/li>\n
      • mode of action and mechanism of catalysis, co-factors, prosthetic groups and co-enzymes.<\/li>\n
      • Kinetics of enzymatic reactions; Effect of chemical and physical factors on kinetics, inhibitors, allosteric effectors.<\/li>\n
      • Structure and classification of respiratory substrates; Oxidative phosphorylation; Respiratory pathways: EMP pathway, Kreb cycle, Pentose phosphate shunt, \u03b2 oxidation and the glyoxylate cycle.<\/li>\n
      • Oxidation of proteins, Energy balance and inter-relationship of catabolic and anabolic paths, Respiratory Quotient, factors affecting respiration, nitrogen metabolism, Synthesis of primary metabolites.<\/li>\n
      • Techniques in Biochemistry; purification of proteins.<\/li>\n
      • Laboratory exercises based on above topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
       <\/strong>Teaching and Learning Methods\/Activities<\/strong><\/td>\nLectures, practical sessions, tutorial discussion, small group      discussions, assignments\/presentations, laboratory visits, field-based studies, E \u2013 Learning and online based teaching.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Evaluation \/Assessment strategy<\/strong><\/td>\nTheory: In-course assessment(s): 30%<\/p>\n

                   End of Course    Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

      Practical: In-course assessment(s):30%<\/p>\n

                   End of Course Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

      Overall marks = (3MT+2MP)\/5<\/p>\n

      MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

       R<\/strong>eferences <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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      • Nelson, D. L. and Cox, M. (2017). Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry<\/em>, 7th ed. Macmillan Learning Publisher.<\/li>\n
      • Hames, D. and Hooper, N. (2005). Biochemistry,<\/em> 3rd Edition. New York: Taylor & Francis Group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
        <\/span>BOA204G2 : Genetics<\/div>
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        Course code<\/strong><\/td>\nBOA204G2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Course title  <\/strong><\/td>\nGenetics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Hourly breakdown<\/strong><\/td>\n     Theory<\/td>\n  Practical       <\/td>\nIndependent Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        20<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Objective\/s:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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        • Provide the fundamentals of Mendelian laws of inheritance<\/li>\n
        • Familiarize with deviations from Mendelian inheritance<\/li>\n
        • Impart knowledge on microbial genetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Intended learning outcomes:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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        • Explain the Mendelian inheritance and deviations<\/li>\n
        • Discuss linkage and mapping of chromosomes<\/li>\n
        • Describe the fundamentals of microbial and population genetics<\/li>\n
        • Interpret various types of mutations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Course Contents:<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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        • Introduction; Mendel experiments and deviations.<\/li>\n
        • Linkage and chromosomal mapping, sex determination.<\/li>\n
        • Genetics of viruses, fungal genetics and bacterial genetics.<\/li>\n
        • Mutations and DNA repair.<\/li>\n
        • Population genetics, extra chromosomal inheritance,<\/li>\n
        • Laboratory exercises based on above topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Teaching and Learning Methods\/Activities<\/strong><\/td>\nLectures, tutorial discussion, laboratory based studies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong><\/p>\n

        Evaluation \/Assessment strategy<\/strong><\/td>\n

        		In-course assessment(s): 30%<\/p>\n

        End of Course    Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

        Practical: In-course assessment(s):30%<\/p>\n

                     End of Course Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

        Overall marks = (3MT+2MP)\/5<\/p>\n

        MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

         <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

        References <\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Simmons, G. M.J. and Snustad, D. P. (2006). Principles of Genetics,<\/em> 8th<\/sup> ed. Wiley India Pvt. Limited.<\/li>\n
        • Brooker, R. (2012). Genetics: Analysis and Principles<\/em>, 4th Edition. Mc Graw-Hill Education.<\/li>\n
        • Robert, T. (1998). Principles of Genetics<\/em>, 6th edition. William C Brown Publishers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"0","ocean_second_sidebar":"0","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"0","ocean_custom_header_template":"0","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"0","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-243","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bot.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bot.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bot.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bot.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bot.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=243"}],"version-history":[{"count":134,"href":"https:\/\/bot.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2255,"href":"https:\/\/bot.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/243\/revisions\/2255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bot.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}